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68Stepbed · 06-28-2007, 04:01 PM

I hired a new body and paint man a couple months ago. When he picked it up he told the first 6-10 weeks would be slow without alot of progress. It ok with me though. He's already done more in 2 months than the first two guys did in a year combined. I've not had alot of time on the board lately. I've had internet problems and just been real busy at work. We took these pictures around the first of June. He has the rockers, cab corners, gas filler hole, and whatnot holes filled and welded up. He also has the front sheet metal installed and lined up in these pics.

I talked to him yesterday. He said he has the truck moved to his other shop where he has the paint stripped and has been using filler. He said he should have it all in primer in the next two weeks. After he gets it in primer, he'll take it all apart and let us have the chassis back so we can install the engine/tranny/driveshaft while he does the work on the bed and rear fenders. It's starting to get exciting now that I can actually see something done. I'll get more pics the next time I go see the truck's progress.

MisterE72 · 06-28-2007, 05:38 PM

Its nice when you can begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Congrats

68Stepbed · 07-13-2007, 08:50 AM

Last Saturday, the painter had finished the body and prep work and disassembled everything. He brought just the chassis back for me to install the engine/drivetrain. He also took the bed back with him to start working on it. He called Wednesday evening and needed some more parts, so I got to go and take some more progress pics. He has the cab, doors, and all front sheetmetal in primer. He had the bed took apart, stripped, the stake pockets and ends filled. He had the rear fenders stripped and was working them while we were there. He said we should see paint within two weeks.

Anyway, here are pics.

68Stepbed · 07-13-2007, 08:55 AM

some more

68Stepbed · 07-13-2007, 09:09 AM

more

68Stepbed · 07-13-2007, 09:20 AM

one more and some other projects he's working on.

The gold 69 will be a COPO clone with an all aluminum 427.

meathead95 · 07-13-2007, 02:18 PM

man i would love to have the gold camaro. that is my favorite color on the first gen camaros and you dont see to many

**Yukon Jack** · 07-13-2007, 03:54 PM

Man I know your excited! Looks like he knows what he is doing. You're gonna have paint before you know it!

**Palf70Step** · 07-13-2007, 05:55 PM

Definitely moving along now. That is going to be sharp when the paint gets on it.

I wouldn't mind having those other rides my self.

see ten · 07-13-2007, 06:12 PM

Glad to see that it's coming back together! Are you going back black with the red interior?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-13-2007, 09:03 PM

Congrats on the progress ..... Looks like he does nice work..

mike nutt · 07-14-2007, 07:30 AM

matt , the truck looks like it's coming together nicely. i know your glad to be making progress, well keep us updated and good luck. mike

68Stepbed · 07-15-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

Glad to see that it's coming back together! Are you going back black with the red interior?

Nope. It's gonna be Atlantic Blue off the late model Dodge trucks. Here are some samples of the color.

**Palf70Step** · 07-15-2007, 08:37 PM

Nice color, I have one in my driveway....but your's will look way better.

68Stepbed · 07-15-2007, 10:27 PM

Another sneak peek.

*72CSTC5* · 07-15-2007, 10:32 PM

Nice

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-15-2007, 10:40 PM

Very well done...

killer71 · 07-15-2007, 11:43 PM

Nice detailed work. If your like me I know you can't wait!

BigSky71 · 07-16-2007, 12:21 AM

Wow, love the color and that engine is beautiful!

**Ron 586** · 07-16-2007, 01:45 AM

Looks nice. Glad to see it taking shape. Will look great Blue.

06-28-2007, 04:01 PM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Some progress.....Finally!! I hired a new body and paint man a couple months ago. When he picked it up he told the first 6-10 weeks would be slow without alot of progress. It ok with me though. He's already done more in 2 months than the first two guys did in a year combined. I've not had alot of time on the board lately. I've had internet problems and just been real busy at work. We took these pictures around the first of June. He has the rockers, cab corners, gas filler hole, and whatnot holes filled and welded up. He also has the front sheet metal installed and lined up in these pics. I talked to him yesterday. He said he has the truck moved to his other shop where he has the paint stripped and has been using filler. He said he should have it all in primer in the next two weeks. After he gets it in primer, he'll take it all apart and let us have the chassis back so we can install the engine/tranny/driveshaft while he does the work on the bed and rear fenders. It's starting to get exciting now that I can actually see something done. I'll get more pics the next time I go see the truck's progress. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:40 PM.

06-28-2007, 05:38 PM	#2
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! Its nice when you can begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Congrats

07-13-2007, 08:50 AM	#3
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! Last Saturday, the painter had finished the body and prep work and disassembled everything. He brought just the chassis back for me to install the engine/drivetrain. He also took the bed back with him to start working on it. He called Wednesday evening and needed some more parts, so I got to go and take some more progress pics. He has the cab, doors, and all front sheetmetal in primer. He had the bed took apart, stripped, the stake pockets and ends filled. He had the rear fenders stripped and was working them while we were there. He said we should see paint within two weeks. Anyway, here are pics. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:41 PM.

07-13-2007, 08:55 AM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! some more __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:41 PM.

07-13-2007, 09:09 AM	#5
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! more __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:41 PM.

07-13-2007, 09:20 AM	#6
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! one more and some other projects he's working on. The gold 69 will be a COPO clone with an all aluminum 427. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:41 PM.

07-13-2007, 02:18 PM	#7
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! man i would love to have the gold camaro. that is my favorite color on the first gen camaros and you dont see to many __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

07-13-2007, 03:54 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! Man I know your excited! Looks like he knows what he is doing. You're gonna have paint before you know it! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-13-2007, 05:55 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! Definitely moving along now. That is going to be sharp when the paint gets on it. I wouldn't mind having those other rides my self. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-13-2007, 06:12 PM	#10
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! Glad to see that it's coming back together! Are you going back black with the red interior?

07-13-2007, 09:03 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! Congrats on the progress ..... Looks like he does nice work.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-14-2007, 07:30 AM	#12
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! matt , the truck looks like it's coming together nicely. i know your glad to be making progress, well keep us updated and good luck. mike

07-15-2007, 08:37 PM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! Nice color, I have one in my driveway....but your's will look way better. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 07-15-2007 at 08:40 PM.

07-15-2007, 10:27 PM	#15
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! Another sneak peek. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:41 PM.

07-15-2007, 10:32 PM	#16
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07-15-2007, 10:40 PM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Some progress.....Finally!! Very well done... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-15-2007, 11:43 PM	#18
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07-16-2007, 01:45 AM	#20
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